WAEC Mathematics 1995 Question 4

Question 4

Indices

Simplify: 0.027-1/3

  1. A.3 1/3
  2. B.3
  3. C.3/10
  4. D.1/3
  5. E.1/9
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (3 1/3)

Explanation

0.0271/3 = 0.3, so 0.027-1/3 = 1/0.3 = 10/3 = 3 1/3.